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Factory output falls for 18th consecutive month
Reuters, Published on 30/04/2024
» The manufacturing production index dropped 5.13% in March from a year earlier, falling for the 18th consecutive month, the Industry Ministry said on Tuesday, missing analysts' expectations.
Musk: Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday Chinese automakers will "demolish" global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the United States electric vehicle (EV) market leader faces from the likes of BYD (Build Your Dreams), who are racing to expand worldwide.
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» LONDON - H&M told Reuters it is following up on 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world's second-largest fashion retailer, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it is phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country.
Factory outbreaks may cut Aug-Dec exports by B300 bn - shippers
Reuters, Published on 03/08/2021
» Key exports could decrease by as much as 300 billion baht in the remaining months of the year if the spread of Covid-19 infections continues at factories, the country’s exporters' group said on Tuesday.
US jobless claims top 20m in a month
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: Another 5.2 million more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lifting total filings for claims over the past month above an astounding 20 million, which would underscore the deepening economic slump caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
August factory output falls 4.4% y-o-y, worse than forecast
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2019
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in August dropped 4.4% from a year earlier, dragged down by lower production of cars, electronics and rubber products, the industry ministry said on Tuesday.
Trade war impact deepens across Asia
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2018
» HONG KONG: The economic impact of the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing appeared to deepen last month with factory activity and export orders weakening across Asia, but analysts warned the worst was yet to come.
Cambodian garment makers seek continued support
Reuters, Published on 01/12/2017
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian garment makers on Friday urged international buyers not to turn away from the country amid concerns that its access to vital EU trade preferences could be under threat after the main opposition party was dissolved last month.
Thailand plans joint arms factory with China
Reuters, Published on 16/11/2017
» The defence technology agency plans to set up a joint centre with China to produce and maintain military equipment in the latest sign of the strengthening security relationship since a 2014 coup.
US factory activity hits 13-year high
Business, Reuters, Published on 04/10/2017
» WASHINGTON: A measure of US manufacturing activity surged to a near 13½-year high in September as disruptions to the supply chains caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma resulted in factories taking longer to deliver goods and boosted raw material prices.